Food & Wine: Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse made his name at this genteel, Victorian-style, classic Creole restaurant in the Garden District. Open since 1880, it's a great place for old-school cocktails.

GourmetLive: You’ll likely find dishes such as roasted quail stuffed with boudin & black drum topped with a blue crab beignet, as well as tangy goat cheese desserts, served w/whatever fruits are in season.